Van Riemsdyk, who played six seasons for the Leafs from 2012 to 2018, will make his playoff debut with the Bruins tonight. Head coach Jim Montgomery made the decision to scratch him for the first two games of the series, but after a tough 3-2 loss in game two, he's opting to shake things up. Adding a player with Van Riemsdyk's experience and leadership could provide a morale boost for the team.
Fluto Shinzawa, a writer for The Athletic, confirmed the news on X, also noting that both Parker Wotherspoon and Mason Lohrei are expected to play.
According to renowned Leafs reporter Mark Masters, Van Riemsdyk was seen participating in power play drills during the Bruins' morning skate on Wednesday, indicating a potentially significant role for him in tonight's game.
